Make a Difference Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyRocky Mount, North Carolina · EIN 26-0886415 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$248K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Educational Foundation Inc - University of North Carolina | Chapel Hill, NC | General support | $201,000 |
| The Trinity Forum | Washington, DC | General support | $15,000 |
| Be Loud Sophie Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| City of Refuge Foundation | Rocky Mount, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| The Morehead-Cain Scholarship Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| Ecsu Foundation for Johnny Pfefferkom | Elizabeth City, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame | Greensboro, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Peacemakers of Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Nc Community Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $247,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $263,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104482
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0886415
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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